Alsace

Question 1

What year was Alsace AOC est?

Answer 1

1962

Question 2

What is Grès de Vosges?

Answer 2

Name for the Pink Sandstone

Question 3

What grape is Klevener?

Answer 3

Savagnin Rose, pink skinned variety related to Traminer

Question 4

Which Communes can produce Klevener de Heiligenstein?

Answer 4

Heiligenstein
Bourgheim
Gertwiller
Goxwiller
Obernai

Question 5

Which was the first Grand Cru in Alsace and what year became its status?

Answer 5

Schlossberg 1975

Question 6

Does Grand Crus in Alsace have to be single varieties?

Answer 6

No this is no longer required by law, however most Grand Crus are from single Noble Varieties except Kaefferkopf, Zotzenberg and Altenberg de Bergheim

Question 7

Which year did Kaefferkopf get Grand Cru status and what grapes are allowed?

Answer 7

2007 Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Muscat.

Question 8

Which Alsacian Grand Cru is dedicated to Sylvaner?

Answer 8

Zotzenberg

Question 9

What grape variety is Zotzenberg Grand Cru known for?

Answer 9

Sylvaner
also produces a blend of Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Pinot Gris, Sylvaner

Question 10

What is the min Abv for Alsacian Grand Crus?

Answer 10

Riesling & Muscat 11%
Pinot Gris & Gewurztraminer 12.5%

Question 11

When did Alsacian Grand Crus receive each their AOP?

Answer 11

2011

Question 12

Which Grand Cru did Trimbach release for the first time in 2009?

Answer 12

Geisberg Grand Cru

Question 13

What is the RS for Riesling & Muscat of VT and SGN?

Answer 13

244g/l RS = VT
276g/l RS = SGN

Question 14

What is the RS for Pinot Gris & Gewurztraminer of VT and SGN?

Answer 14

270g/l RS = VT
306g/l RS = SGN

Question 15

Which Grand Crus in Alsace are authorised to name Pinot Noir as grape?

Answer 15

Hengst 2022
Kirchberg de Barr 2022
Vorbourg 2024

Question 16

What grape is allowed to produce Cremant d’Alsace Rose?

Answer 16

Pinot Noir solely

Question 17

Name the 2 AOPs of Lorraine.

Answer 17

Côtes de Toul
Moselle

Question 18

What is the min RS for a Riesling that has Molleux stated on the bottle in Alsace?

Answer 18

Min RS is 9g/l
unless the acidity is 6g/l = min RS must be min 18g/l

Question 19

What is min RS for Molleux wines in Alsace?

Answer 19

min 12g/l except Riesling has different parameters

Question 20

Name the 13 Communale that can attache their name on a label under AC Commune.

Answer 20

Bergheim
Blienschwiller
Côte du Haut Kœnigsbourg
Côtes de Barr
Côte de Rouffach
Klevener de Heiligenstein
Ottrot
Rodern
St Hippolyte
Scherwiller
Vallée Noble
Val Saint Grégoire
Wolxheim

Question 21

In which commune is Kaefferkopf?

Answer 21

Ammerschwihr - Granite limestone

Question 22

In which commune is Kanzlerberg?

Answer 22

Andlau - Clay-Marl-Gypsum
smallest Grand Cru 3.2ha

Question 23

In which commune is Hengst?

Answer 23

Wintzheim - Marl lime - sandstone

Question 24

In which commune is Rosacker?

Answer 24

Hunawihr - dolomitic limestone

Question 25

In which commune is Schlossberg?

Answer 25

Schlossberg/Kayserberg - Granitic Largest Grand Cru 80.2ha

Question 26

In which commune is Zotzenberg?

Answer 26

Mittelbergheim

Question 27

In Which commune is Sporen?

Answer 27

Riquewihr

Question 28

In which subzone villages of Alsace can only red wine be produced?

Answer 28

Ottrot Rodern Saint Hippolyte

Question 29

Which communal subzone of Alsace can white and red be produced?

Answer 29

Cotes de Rouffach

Question 30

Which are the dominant soils on the slopes of Alsace?

Answer 30

schist, granite, volcanic

Question 31

Which is the smallest Grand Cru in Alsace?

Answer 31

Kanzlerberg 3ha

Question 32

Which is the largest Grand Cru in Alsace?

Answer 32

Schlossberg 80ha

Question 33

Which are the 2 varieties that do not require 100% bottling in Alsace to have their name stated on the bottle?

Answer 33

Pinot Blanc & Auxerrois

Question 34

What is the max yield for Grand Crus in Alsace?

Answer 34

50hl/ha White 40hl/ha Red 50hl/ha VT 40hl/ha SGN

Question 35

What are the max yield for Communale whites & red?

Answer 35

white = 72hl/ha red = 60hl/ha

Question 36

What is the max yield for white and red Lieu dit in Alsace?

Answer 36

White = 68hl/ha red = 60hl/ha

Question 37

What is the max yield for Cremant d'Alsace?

Answer 37

80hl/ha

Question 38

Which grapes are authorised for Cremant in Alsace?

Answer 38

Chardonnay, Pinot Blanc, Auxerrois, Pinot Gris, Riesling, Pinot Noir

Question 39

Which year was the Cremant AOP established?

Answer 39

1976

Question 40

What is Edelzwicker?

Answer 40

A blend of any authorised grape in Alsace

Question 41

What is the % of grapes authorised in Kaefferkopf?

Answer 41

60-80% Gewurztraminer 10-40% Riesling 0-30% Pinot Gris up to 10% PN, PB, Muscat, Chasselas

Question 42

What are the parameters of Gentil

Answer 42

min 50% Noble Varieties in the blend

Question 43

What are the % of grapes authorised in Altenberg de Bergheim?

Answer 43

50-70% Riesling 10-25% Pinot Gris 10-25% Gewürztraminer up to 10% Muscat

Question 44

Which Grand Cru Cotes de Rouffach was recently approved for Red?

Answer 44

Vorbourg since July 2024

Question 45

Who ownes Clos Saint Landelin in Alsace?

Answer 45

Mure Family

Question 46

Which Commune is Vorbourg Grand Cru in ?

Answer 46

Rouffach